As spring sports begin to start up back home I wish I was there to photograph my sister playing soccer or track. Photographed here is my sister Abby in blue stealing the ball from her opponents and getting ready to pass it to a teammate. Out on the field she is in the zone and ready for anything that is thrown her way. Good Luck this year Abby!
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Soccer
Labels:
Abby Slezak,
Cape Cod,
Field,
Kelly Slezak,
Nauset,
Oceana,
Soccer,
Spots,
Spring,
Track
Friday, March 30, 2012
The Key
Labels:
Antique,
Happiness,
Kelly Slezak,
Key,
Letter,
Old,
Quotes,
Skeleton Key,
Success
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Product on Location
I photographed this heel on location to make it have a natural feel. I decided on this location to create a contrast between the vibrant colors of the high heel and the monochromatic stone to make the heel come to life. The shadows on the stone wall helps emphasize the shoes shape and elegant form since it has same shape as the heel.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Architecture Detail
This is a beautiful detail photograph from a house I recently shot with my group for an architecture class.
This house was well planed out by the homeowners and contractor to create a genuine spanish feel throughout the home. The house was filled with unique architectural details to authentic mexican art pieces.
This house was well planed out by the homeowners and contractor to create a genuine spanish feel throughout the home. The house was filled with unique architectural details to authentic mexican art pieces.
Labels:
Architecture,
California,
Detail,
Home,
House,
Kelly Slezak,
Light,
Spanish
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Orange Monkey
This brightly colored orange monkey caught my attention as I walked around the Santa Barbara Zoo. This monkey was full of energy as he ran around his cage having fun. For one split second he stood still as he looked up at the other monkeys. This allowed me to capture his profile as the sun highlighted his pug like face.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Pencil Sharpener
This old sharpener sat gathering dust in an abandon school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The window light struck this old rusting sharpener in such a way to strike my interest as I explored the abandon and trashed school rooms. Its amazing how fast a place can decay when it is no longer inhabited. The walls were covered with graffiti and dirt. Books, chairs and desks were just left to sit and rot away.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Kimmel Center
The Kimmel Center for the Preforming Arts is located on Broad St in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. This building is filled with stunning architectural designs and fine details which makes all the difference. The structure is home to the Philadelphia Orchestra and host numerous other performers from jazz, pop and classical musicians.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Clam Bake
This is a New England clam bake; a traditional way of cooking seafood. The food photographed here is is lobster, steamers, sausage, potatoes and corn. The first step to cooking this meal is creating a fire and having it burn on top of rocks until they become scolding hot. After that the ashes are removed and fresh seaweed is placed on top. Following that the potatoes, corn, sausage, steamers and lobster are placed and ready to be cooked. There is a large canvas top spread over top of the food to keep the steam in and cook the food. Once finished everything is removed and ready to be eaten.
Labels:
Cape Cod,
Clam Bake,
Clams,
Corn,
Fire,
Food,
Kelly Slezak,
Lobster,
New England,
Party,
Seaweed
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Umbrella
I photographed this umbrella one day as it sat in my house collecting dust. Its unique beautiful design and antique asian style caught my attention and I felt the need to photograph it. I photographed it several differnt ways; however this was my favorite since I added movement to give the umbrella a more dramatic and realistic feel.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Spring
Labels:
Charles Dickens,
Flowers,
Kelly Slezak,
March,
Pink,
Quote,
Spring
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Hearst Castle at Sunset
This is part of the magnificent Hearst Castle; the view to the right overlooks the beautiful rocky coastline of California. This photograph was taken just after a rainfall as the clouds opened up revealing the blue sky and allowing for a great sunset. As the sunset it cast this warm golden glow on this building just making it come alive and the wet tiles allowed for some interesting reflections of the fountain and building.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Clouds
Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
This is Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church located in Montecito, California. This Catholic church is great place for weddings; its premises offers great locations for photographs. The court yard is filled with flowers and trees that offer great backgrounds for wedding photographs. The inside of the church is very unique as it has a native american feel to it. The churches interior consists of wooden beams, carved wood, and monochromatic color scheme.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Rust
Labels:
Abandon,
California,
Kelly Slezak,
Oil Refinery,
Old,
Paint,
Rust
Monday, March 12, 2012
Parrot
Random Facts
- There are around 372 different parrot species.
- Most parrots live in tropical areas.
- A Birds Feathers weigh more than its skeleton does.
- Parrots are often brightly coloured.
- Parrots are believed to be one of the most intelligent bird species.
- Some species are known for imitating human voices.
- Most parrot species rely on seeds as food. Others may eat fruit, nectar, flowers or small insects.
- There are over 40 million pet birds living in the U.S.
- Some parrot species can live for over 80 years.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
In Motion
Labels:
Bird,
Blur,
California,
Color,
Duck,
fine art,
Kelly Slezak,
Motion,
Movement,
Nature,
Santa Barbara,
Water
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Cobies
This is a lobster roll from Cobies Clam shack located on 6A in Brewster, Ma. Cobies serves fried clams, fried seafood, burgers, hot dogs, french fries, ice cream and much more. This local restaurant can be very busy during the hot summer months on Cape Cod as it is conveniently near the bike path, state park and beaches.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Social Sciences UCSB
This Social Science and Media Studies building is part of the UCSB campus located in Goleta, California. The UCSB campus has modern buildings and beautiful views of both the beach and mountainous landscape behind it. This building just seemed to glow during the night sky taking on a much more dramatic appearance then during the day.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Cattle
This photograph is of two cowboys that ran over to hold down the calf after he was roped and brought to the ground by two cowboys on horses. The squeals from the calf is the first sign the branding has begun, but as you watch, white smoke begins to thicken turing into a distinct yellow color as the branding continues. The enthusiasm is in the air as the calves run around and the cowboys work together to effortlessly lasso them.
Labels:
Branding,
Calf,
California,
Cattle Branding,
Country,
Cow,
Cowboy,
Farm,
Kelly Slezak,
Los Alamos
Monday, March 5, 2012
Cowboys
Labels:
California,
Country,
Cow,
Cowboy,
Farm,
Horses,
Kelly Slezak,
Life,
Los Alamos,
Roping
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Roping
The ropes swirling through the air creating a whooshing sound, the cries and squeals of the calfs as they are lassoed and branded are all common sounds that are hear as you observe the branding. This is an all day event that starts with herding all the cattle and bringing them in, running the adult cows, roping the calves, branding and then a BBQ with all the cowboys.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Los Alamos Cattle Branding
I attended a cattle branding in Los Alamos, California; this is one of the images I captured of Blaine roping a calf. This was the first time I had been to such an event, the experience was awesome. The atmosphere was amazing, the people were welcoming, food was great, and the cattle branding and roping was like nothing I have ever seen before. I would just like to thank everyone involved for this great opportunity and more images will be posted for the next few days of this event. Hope you enjoy
Friday, March 2, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Swans
The Mute Swans pictured here are native to North America. There habitats include costal ponds, bogs, streams and lakes. Their nest can be found along the shoreline and are made of aquatic vegetation, grass, brush and than lined with some of their own feathers. They are omnivores, eating only water plants and algae. These swans mate for life and will only find a new partner if their mate dies.
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